When scouts evaluate players for power, they are not simply watching to see if the ball clears the wall. They're laser focused on the flight of the ball, its trajectory and the speed with which it leaves the bat. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
Watching Clayton Kershaw in the very first game of the 2014 season, I realized that he's not overpowering; he's deceptive. It's the sum of his parts that makes the Los Angeles Dodgers ace baseball's most successful pitcher. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
In 2006, I woke up every morning and dreaded the ballpark. I knew how difficult it was to even prepare my body to go… — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
I won't step foot inside a new eatery without some strong recommendations or after consulting a site like Yelp or Urban Spoon. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
Rehabbing any significant injury is a substantial challenge independently; braving the process twice makes for even longer odds. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
Narcissism is a trait universally unappreciated by human beings, and NFL players fall into this human bucket. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
Not only do squats build muscle in the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves, they also allow for the release of testosterone and growth hormone providing… — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
Despite the perception, players possess little free time in the cities they frequent on the road. They spend an extraordinarily unbalanced percentage of their… — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
When designing a workout program for high level performers, factors such as body type, previous training experience, and even pain tolerance come into play. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
One of the first things I learned from veteran teammates - as a minor league player in the Detroit Tigers organization - was that… — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
Young and wiry pitchers allow for the opportunity to add muscle, which often leads to improved velocity. — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
